Altho I've made a few posts since I joined the conversation six weeks ago, I've not formally introduced myself or my ride as I've been waiting for a new Enve 3.4 wheelset w/Tune 70 & 170 hubs and some other upgrades. The wheels aren't here yet, so I'll go ahead now and show the 'before' and post the 'after' when I get all the changes installed and tested in several weeks.

Some background: I live in flat central Ohio and have ridden (never raced) for recreation/fitness for 45 years (I'll be 60 next summer when I retire). I try to ride, weather permitting, 3 days a week for 2+ hours at about 20 mph if by myself. I'm 5'-7" and weigh ~155, although it seems my height is shrinking and my weight is increasing w/age. I bought the Cento Uno last summer, having ridden a 753 Eddy Merckx the past 18 years. I wanted to try carbon fiber w/an ISP. I had already upgraded to DA 7900 and MV32UL wheels the previous summer, having ridden tubulars for 20+ years w/great success.

The old steel steed was/is a classic, IMO, w/the Merckx 'century' geometry and exquisite lug work and detailing. I'm riding it now as I wait for the Wilier's new wheels: albeit ~ 20+ lbs, not as much a ride difference from the 14 lbs Wiilier as I thought before I got the Wilier. Not sure I sense any difference with the ISP. The Wilier is beautifully balanced and very responsive given my riding style and limited abilities. And it is very comfortable. But so is/was the Merckx, which I had down to ~17 lbs w/Vuma Quad cranks and the MV32 wheels. All in all, as much as I'm totally satisfied w/ the Wilier, the Merckx still got'it...

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